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Proton launches 1st SUV with Geely

Auto News - Published on Fri, 14 Dec 2018

Malaysian national car maker Proton launched its first SUV on Wednesday in a fresh effort to transform its stale brand and turn around its fortunes, more than a year after China's Geely Holding Group Co. Ltd. bought a key stake in the company. Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad launched the 1.8 liter (0.48 gallon) -engine X70 and expressed hopes for Proton's recovery.

The X70 is based on Geely's Boyue vehicle, which is one of China's best-selling SUVs. It is priced from 99,800 ringgit ($23,800) to 123,800 ringgit (USD 29,540), making it competitive with Japanese and South Korean brands.